Lab Operations Specialist

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Our Electrical Hardware Technical Program Management team is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Lab Operations Specialist to help keep our Electronic Control Unit (ECU) R&D labs humming with smooth, consistent module and materials flow. Lab Operations Specialists bring together their organizational, logistics and process skills to ensure that our engineering labs operate efficiently with fast-paced throughput to match our aggressive timelines. Duties include materials and ECU PCBA/module logistics, inbound/outbound coordination domestically and internationally, and establishing logistics/material-related procedures and processes to support the engineering team.

As our engineering teams and lab operations scale to support our expanded roadmap, Lab Operations Specialist are expected to help optimize existing processes and help develop new ones where required.

• Collaborate with a wide array of stakeholders - Technical Program Managers, Purchasing Managers, Engineering Program Specialists, and Design/Component Engineering team members - to support inbound/outbound logistic requests
• Drive existing materials/modules process flows via Jira tools, Slack automations, Confluence content and Google suite documentation
• Help develop new processes or optimize existing processes as our labs scale with new programs within existing tool sets or new ones
• Coordinate with Engineering Program Specialists on materials and modules status as well as Technical Program Managers (TPMs) and Design Engineers (DEs) on materials/modules/component requests
• Maintain detailed tracking of materials and ECU statuses
• Create internal reports on material/ECU logistics statuses as required
• Issue and track Purchase Orders to support lab and/or other development activities for TPMs and DEs
• Hand-deliver components, ECU modules, materials, and aux equipment as needed across local offices/labs
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. including material lifting as needed

• 3+ years experience with hardware lab operations or relevant experience
• Direct experience with inbound/outbound logistics domestically and internationally
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive, creative mindset to meet urgent requests/requirements
• Strong Capability to organize and prioritize different tasks
• Familiarity with General Business processes, including Purchasing, logistics, and finance.
• Bachelors Degree Preferred or Relevant Experience

Salary Range for California-Based Applicants
: $77,800 to $97,300 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits

Summary:

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment…